When we consider the kind of job we wish to have, we usually focus on important aspects such as using our training and skills, the expected remuneration and possible perks, future ambitions, promotion possibilities and location. Furthermore, it is important that we are able to express and experience our personal values through our work. But there is more. A somewhat more inclusive view of life suggests that we each have come into this world to make our own contribution. In that context, you could say that the work you choose in your life should be more than just a job.…
Author: Team Career Planet
Everyone can benefit from creating a career plan. Whether you’re still studying, you’ve just graduated, you want change careers or you’re itching for a promotion – a career plan will ensure your actions are in line with your goals. And it’s not just big changes that a career plan helps implement. You can also use it to learn new skills and widen your knowledge in a particular area. How to make a career planner Assess your options. First things first, you need to figure out what career is right for you. Prioritise your choice based on your interests and strengths, and…
There’s someone out there, right now, that you care deeply about. Perhaps she or he is gone for a semester or a year or two. How do you deal with that? Well, the first thing you can do is accept that you can’t change the way things are. The worst case scenario is your sweetheart is leaving to make a break-up easier. You will soon know if that’s the case. Or, more likely, your love is off to school/university in another city or to work in another country. This is an opportunity for you to see the distance as holding…
Although many of our top performing private colleges offer the same qualifications as public universities (degrees) they are not allowed to call themselves Private Universities. Qualifications from both are registered and accredited according to SA legal requirements. Things have moved on significantly from the days when the only credible qualification was a 3-year degree from a public university. Parents, schools and teachers should assist learners in their process of identifying everything offered on the higher educational buffet – including options in the private sector – before making one of the most important decisions they will ever make. Private higher education…
So you’ve almost made it to the end of your interview. You’re getting on well with the interviewer, are happy with the interview questions and you’ve given and think you’ve made a good impression. Then the interviewer asks, “Have you got any questions?” This is usually one of the final hurdles that an interviewee faces and it is also one that many struggle with. Your answer to this question should never be ‘no’. Why? Because that may suggest to the interviewer that you aren’t really interested in the opportunity and that you haven’t prepared well for your interview. However, this isn’t just another hurdle…
Q: COVER LETTERS: What goes into a cover letter? A: A cover letter is essential and a lot of thought should go into it, no matter what stage of your career you are at. NEVER send a CV without a cover letter! General: First reference the advertisement or person who suggested you apply for a job. Remember that the employer may have placed many advertisements or wonder why this has landed Mention your exams, but don’t list every result There’s no need to waste valuable space on your cover letter listing every grade you got at school – that belongs…
Leaving school can feel scary enough as it is, but if you add on the extra pressure of trying to get a job, things can soon feel like they are getting too much. Don’t despair though. There are lots of things you can do to ensure you stand the best chance of landing that dream first job. Know your weaknesses A lot of school leavers find themselves in a catch-22 situation; they don’t have any experience because they have just left school, but can’t seem to get their foot in the door because they have no experience. So you need…
Leaving school can feel scary enough as it is, but if you add on the extra pressure of trying to get a job, things can soon feel like they are getting too much. Don’t despair though. There are lots of things you can do to ensure you stand the best chance of landing that dream first job. Know your weaknesses A lot of school leavers find themselves in a catch-22 situation; they don’t have any experience because they have just left school, but can’t seem to get their foot in the door because they have no experience. So you need…
Q: CV No experience: How do I write a CV if I’m at school? A: Start with this right at the top: (You only need one 1 page! Do not substitute no experience with extra pages! In fact you will annoy the employer with wasted paper or having to scroll down to find the information!) Curriculum Vitae Surname First names Contact numbers Date of birth Physical address Nationality Marital status Driver’s license (if you have one) MOTIVATION – WHY do you want THIS job? Describe why you want THIS job and how YOU would fit THIS job perfectly. Make sure you match ALL the requirements 100%. If you…
Don’t know where your career is going? You need a plan… Although we often hope that things will automatically go the way we want, coincidences (and/or luck) isn’t always on our side – especially when it comes to career goals. That’s why it’s important to effectively plan for the future, whether you’re still studying or have been working for a while. What is a career plan? A career plan is a practical strategy that allows you to determine your skills and interests, set career goals, and put actions in place that will help you reach them. It’s a continuous…